Significance of Rich
Synonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Opulent, Loaded, Well-off, Well-to-do, Abundant
In Malay: Kaya; In Swedish: Rik; In Spanish: Rico; In Portugese: Rico; In Dutch: Rijk; In Finnish: Rikas; In German: Reich; In French: Riche; In Italian: Ricco; In Polish: Bogaty
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Rich'
In Buddhism, "Rich" signifies both materially wealthy individuals who face fear and insecurity, and those affluent ones who are benefitted by the bodhisattva's generosity, reflecting different experiences of wealth and spirituality.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Individuals who possess wealth or material possessions, often experiencing fear in contrast to the penniless.[1]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) Having a great deal of money or assets, the people who are rich are often favored, and they are the subject of envy.[2]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Affluent individuals who are also nurtured by the bodhisattva’s generosity in varied forms.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Rich'
In Hinduism, "Rich" signifies wealth and resources, is associated with individuals of favorable traits predicting prosperity, and represents a component of the Rigveda, emphasizing its cultural and spiritual significance.
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) One of the four parts of the Veda, specifically known as the Rigveda, which consists of hymns.[4]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) A person who listens to, reads, or remembers the narrative devoutly will become this.[5]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) It is a source from which the knowledge called Trayi is derived according to the provided text.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) This describes Alakesha, who had great riches and assets.[7] (2) koshavan pertains to possessing great wealth or resources[8]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) A designation assigned to individuals based on favorable physical traits that predict wealth and comfort.[9]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) These individuals are suited to live in temples—Prasadas, Vimanas, etc.[10]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) Rich is a state of being that the king attributes to Budila because he worships the Vaishvanara Atman, also known as Rayi, which represents wealth and prosperity.[11]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) It refers to an individual possessing substantial financial resources, implying they have the means to compensate for agricultural failures.[12]
Jain concept of 'Rich'
In Jainism, "rich" denotes individuals with significant wealth, viewed cautiously due to concerns about potential exploitation and undue influence stemming from their resources.
The concept of Rich in local and regional sources
Rich encompasses several interpretations: from those associated with historical figures to individuals emphasizing interconnectedness with Brahman, wealthy benefactors urged by Gandhi to limit spending, and social dynamics illustrating their pursuit of wealth and status.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The rich are described as relentless, even though their barns are full, highlighting a disparity between their abundance and their actions, indicating a lack of compassion.[14] (2) It is a social class that forms its own coterie, excluding the poor. The rich are becoming richer while the poor become poorer, leading to inequality. There is carefree consumption of money for the privileged class.[15] (3) It describes the facilities the boy had, despite his parents' hard work, indicating their commitment to providing him with the best resources for his education.[16] (4) Their arrogance and hauteur are absent in hell, for Yama, the lord of hell, is eminently reasonable, compared with the bosses in government offices and firms.[17] (5) Protected by the police, and with the aid of such protection there grew up the institution of the rich.[18]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The rich are mentioned as a group in America, indicating their status, and highlighting their behaviors and interests, particularly in the context of their engagement with wealth.[19] (2) Those individuals that a Sannyasin should avoid and not seek support from, as associating with them for support has historically been detrimental to Sannyasin communities, and such actions are considered inappropriate.[20] (3) The rich are really the salt of this world — they are neither food nor drink, according to the text.[21] (4) The author mentions several people in this category, including Miss Helen Gould and Mrs. Smith, highlighting a social aspect of their experiences and connections.[22] (5) The people who the individual will collect money from by convincing them through force of character and Sadhana, as stated in the provided text.[23]
The concept of Rich in scientific sources
Rich refers to a high economic status, which is analyzed in relation to women's weight status. It also connects to reproductive and child health care initiatives aimed at addressing specific health needs within wealthier demographics.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Having a lot of money and expensive things is important, as indicated by the IMPRICH value.[24] (2) The provided text uses the term "rich" to describe a quality of the tea's taste, which can be normal, absent, or present in varying degrees.[25]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A dimension related to the abundance characteristic, which exhibited a highly significant difference when compared against the reference mean score in the second experiment.[26] (2) This name is associated with assessing the relationship between the baseline value of a continuous variable and subsequent change over time.[27]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This signifies a high economic status, and it is used to analyze the association between wealth and the weight status of women.[28]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text describes the rich as increasingly distancing themselves from the rest of American society, impacting various aspects of public and social life.[29]
Classical concept of 'Rich'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) "Rich" is the state the cottager and his wife hoped to achieve all at once, which led them to kill the hen and deprive themselves of assured daily gain.[30]